Bills by

James F. Brennan

Assembly Member

127 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

127 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

A6756Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary
Provides foreclosure relief for fundamentally unaffordable mortgage loans, second mortgages and home equity loans
Provides foreclosure relief for fundamentally unaffordable mortgage loans, second mortgages and home equity loans.
James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee
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A6804Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Provides an expedited review process for the Atlantic Yards arena and redevelopment project and subjects such project to urban land use procedures
Provides an expedited review process for the Atlantic yards arena and redevelopment project and subjects such project to urban land use procedures.
James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

A6828Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Enacts the "New York sub-prime predatory lending prevention act"

Enacts the "New York sub-prime predatory lending prevention act"; establishes guidelines for sub-prime loans; establishes duties of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers; relates to the…

James F. BrennanBanks Committee

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A3788Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act of 2009"

Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act;" requires that employers that are relocated out of New York State continue to contribute to the unemployment insurance fund when former employees of…

James F. BrennanLabor Committee

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A3854Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides authority for state agencies to debar bidders in certain instances

Permits, in certain instances, the head of an agency or public authority to debar a contractor from bidding on or receiving a contract from the agency for a period of up to five years, after…

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4212Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to parking violations and adjudications

Provides that stopping, standing or parking violations caused by a motor vehicle which is inoperable because of a lack of fuel or mechanical failure shall not constitute a violation provided the…

James F. BrennanTransportation Committee

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A4361Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Makes provisions regarding medical assistance presumptive eligibility program

Ensures that uninsured persons discharged from mental hospitals have continuous access to medications; expands the medical assistance presumptive eligibility program to include persons without…

James F. BrennanSocial Services Committee

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A5098Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Sets forth certain mandates for the administration of the N.Y. city STAR program

Sets forth certain mandates for the administration of the New York city STAR program; makes specific provision for the city of New York; provides for an outreach program in the city of New York to…

James F. BrennanReal Property Taxation Committee

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A5411Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires that prior to a contract with the state or other public entity being effective, a report must be filed with the comptroller disclosing financial interests

Requires that prior to a contract with the state or other public entity being effective, a report must be filed with the comptroller disclosing financial interests.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A2524Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Prevents the commissioner of mental health from considering the source of availability of state share of medical expenses as a criterion for operating certificates

Prevents the commissioner of mental health from considering the source of availability of state share of medical expenses as a criterion for the issuance, expansion or renewal of an operating…

James F. BrennanMental Health Committee

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A3815Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires determinations of nonresponsibility on part of vendors by state agencies to be forwarded to state comptroller

Requires state agencies to forward final determinations of vendor nonresponsibility to the state comptroller; provides that the comptroller shall share such information with other state agencies;…

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4120Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Establishes requisite quorum for public hearings at all times on uniform land use review matters; New York city planning commission

Provides that a quorum of the New York city planning commission must be present at all times during the conduct of the public hearing and vote on certain uniform land use review matters or the legal…

James F. BrennanCities Committee

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A4213Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires issuance of guide describing pedestrian rights and motorist's responsibilities to observe rules of the road, to be included with vehicle insurance policies

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to develop and issue a guide booklet to help pedestrians and motorists better understand their responsibilities with respect to pedestrian safety;…

James F. BrennanTransportation Committee

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A5058Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Addresses environmental and community concerns regarding the size, scope and density of the Atlantic Yards arena and redevelopment project

Addresses environmental and community concerns regarding the size, scope and density of the Atlantic Yards arena and redevelopment project.

James F. BrennanEconomic Development Committee

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A5408Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides dormitory authority financing for construction of buildings to be used as schools for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary and Yeshivas Novominsk

Provides dormitory authority financing for construction of buildings to be used as schools for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary and Yeshivas Novominsk.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5711Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires certain disclosure by members of the legislature regarding actual and necessary transportation expenses and per diem expenses

Requires certain disclosure by members of the legislature regarding actual and necessary transportation expenses and per diem expenses.

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6639Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to real property tax exemptions for certain private homes from local taxation in N.Y. city

Relates to real property tax exemptions for certain private homes from local taxation in cities with a population of one million or more.

James F. BrennanReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6709Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to unfair claim settlement practices

Provides that an insurer doing business in this state shall be liable to a policy holder for such insurer's refusal to pay or unreasonable delay of payment to the policy holder if such refusal or…

James F. BrennanInsurance Committee

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A6755Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to making appropriations to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Relates to increasing appropriations to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

James F. BrennanWays And Means Committee

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A1734Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Requires approval of the governing body of a city prior to the approval of payments in lieu of taxes for the repayment of debt

Requires approval of the governing body of a city prior to the approval of payments in lieu of taxes for the repayment of debt.

James F. BrennanLocal Governments Committee

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A2735Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Establishes minimum staffing ratios in facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health

Establishes minimum staffing ratios in facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health; provides that the office of mental health shall report quarterly to the governor and…

James F. BrennanMental Health Committee

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A3617Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Directs the power authority to cooperate with and assist companies organized pursuant to the private housing finance law

Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York to cooperate with and assist companies organized under the private housing finance law to construct, finance and own/operate cogeneration…

James F. BrennanEnergy Committee

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A3618Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the contents of the budget with respect to appropriations for certain information technology projects

Relates to the contents of the budget with respect to appropriations for certain information technology projects; directs the director of the budget to set forth appropriations for any information…

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4214Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes political subdivisions to regulate the practice of booting of motor vehicles

Regulates at the state level and authorizes political subdivisions to regulate the practice of booting of motor vehicles, defined as placing a mechanical device upon a vehicle so as to prohibit…

James F. BrennanTransportation Committee

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A4674Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the manner in which the directors of the New York state urban development corporation shall be appointed

Relates to the manner in which the directors of the New York state urban development corporation shall be appointed.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4675Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the manner in which members of the New York job development authority shall be appointed

Relates to the manner in which members of the New York job development authority shall be appointed; reduces Gubernatorial appointments from seven to four members.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4676Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the manner in which members of the New York state energy research and development authority shall be appointed

Relates to the manner in which members of the New York state energy research and development authority shall be appointed; reduces Governor's appointments by three.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4677Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides for additional reporting guidelines for the metropolitan transportation authority's annual financial statements and when proposing fare and toll increases

Provides for additional reporting guidelines for the metropolitan transportation authority's annual financial statements and when proposing fare and toll increases.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5059Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Relates to enforcement of competitive bidding law

Enacts the "municipal competitive bidding enforcement act" to ensure local governments are provided with the comptroller's opinions on specific procurement actions and holding political subdivisions…

James F. BrennanLocal Governments Committee

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A5152Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Enacts New York State Internet Privacy Law to which operators of websites may voluntarily be subject; limits disclosure of personal information to those submitting

Enacts New York State Internet Privacy Law to which operators of websites may voluntarily be subject; limits disclosure of personal information to those submitting to the law by publicizing that…

James F. BrennanConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A6645Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Requires certain corporations periodically report on tax payments

Requires certain publicly traded corporations to periodically file reports on tax payments and finances with the commissioner of taxation and finance; sets forth information to be reported…

James F. BrennanWays And Means Committee

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A6691Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the delivery of material goods, supplies and services by or to the chancellor of the city school district of the city of New York

Relates to the delivery of material goods, supplies and services by or to the chancellor of the city school district of the city of New York.

James F. BrennanEducation Committee

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A6757Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Permits pre-judgment interest in personal injury actions; stops running of interest as an offer of compromise without more favorable judgment

Permits pre-judgment interest in personal injury actions including product liability, contract actions, actions regarding possession or enjoyment of property and equitable actions; stops running of…

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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A6867Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement for recommendations made by the New York city traffic congestion mitigation commission

Requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement for recommendations made by the New York city traffic congestion mitigation commission.

James F. BrennanTransportation Committee

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A8380Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Provides that certain contractors shall not be required to pay the asbestos project notification fee

Provides that certain contractors shall not be required to pay the asbestos project notification fee.

James F. BrennanLabor Committee

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A2526Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Provides that money damages shall not be considered in determining whether or not there exists an inability to pay for department of mental hygiene services

Provides that moneys awarded as damages or obtained by judgment or settlement as a result of a cause of action commenced against officers or employees of the office of mental health shall not be…

James F. BrennanMental Health Committee

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A4556Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Appropriates 2.5 million dollars to the department of state for technical assistance grants to be awarded to each of the five boroughs

Appropriates two million five hundred thousand dollars to the department of state for technical assistance grants to be awarded to each of the five boroughs of the city of New York.

James F. BrennanCities Committee

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A4732Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Makes certain provisions regarding court ordered stay or suspension of commission orders

Provides that notwithstanding the granting of a new tariff schedule, subject to refund with interest, the court may find great and irreparable damage on the basis of evidence submitted in seeking an…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4733Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires that appointment of members of New York city water board be appointed by mayor with advice and consent of city council and not be an employee of such city

Requires that appointment of members of the New York city water board be made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council; provides that such a member shall not be an employee of…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4965Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that leave of court shall only be required for serving a subsequent notice of a restraining order when it is served within twelve months of another notice

Provides that leave of court shall only be required for serving a subsequent notice of a restraining order when such order is served within a twelve month period of another notice.

James F. BrennanCodes Committee

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A5410Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Limits rates identified and deposits required by electricity redistributors

Regulates the cost of submetered electricity to nonresidential tenants; establishes tenant remedies in cases of violations; requires electricity redistributors to identify the rate or the basis of…

James F. BrennanEnergy Committee

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A5413Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates downstate New York power authority

Establishes the Downstate New York Power Authority to purchase or condemn properties of the Consolidated Edison Company to own and operate electric and gas utility service for the benefit of the…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5680Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Establishes the elderly abuse protective act to protect persons 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse and deprivation; appropriation

Enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation; requires reports to the commissioner of the office of children and family…

James F. BrennanAging Committee

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A5717Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for follow-up reviews by the state comptroller to examine the implementation status of recommendations of previously conducted audits

Provides for follow-up reviews by the state comptroller to examine the implementation status of recommendations of previously conducted audits; requires audited agencies to continue to provide 90…

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6713Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes a program and a fund to assist public service attorneys practicing criminal law to repay their student loans

Establishes the "public interest legal services fund" of the state of New York (to consist of a portion of bar examination fees and other funds appropriated by the legislature therefor and such…

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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